TODAY'S TAKEAWAY
Atleti lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad on penalties (2-2, 3-4) in a brutal La Cartuja heartbreak — and now the focus immediately shifts to the infirmary, with Lookman, Llorente, and Sorloth all picking up knocks.
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Copa del Rey Final lost on penaltiesHIGHReal Sociedad beat Atleti 2-2 (4-3 on pens) at La Cartuja. Ander Barrenetxea scored after just 14 seconds — fastest goal in Copa del Rey final history. Lookman and Julián Álvarez got the goals to keep Atleti in it, but stand-in keeper Unai Marrero saved two spot-kicks to seal it for La Real. Thiago Almada was the creative spark off the bench setting up Julián's 83rd-minute equalizer.
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Three players flagged with fitness concerns post-finalHIGHLookman (adductor), Llorente (unspecified discomfort), and Sorloth (knock) all left La Cartuja with issues. Lookman will be examined Monday. This is the most urgent story now.
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Simeone's Copa del Rey penalty curse continuesHIGHthis is the third cup final lost on penalties under Cholo. Atleti have now lost 11 of 17 penalty shootouts in their history. There's a pattern here that won't go unnoticed.
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Koke post-match reaction publishedHIGHthe captain, the only survivor from the 2013 Copa triumph, spoke after the defeat in tears. His words carry weight as both a footballing and emotional statement on what this loss means to the club's identity.
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Incident reported involving Real Sociedad fans allegedly attempting to force an Atleti-flagged vehicle off the road post-finalMEDIUMThree vehicles reportedly harassed one car displaying the Spanish flag and Atleti crest. Likely to generate media and legal follow-up.
WHAT TO WATCH
- Injury updates Monday**: The Lookman adductor concern is the big one — he's been Atleti's most decisive attacker all season and any significant absence now, with LaLiga still live, would be a serious blow. Llorente and Sorloth's situations also need clarification before the next fixture.
- Psychological reset**: Losing a final on penalties — especially after coming back twice — always carries a hangover risk. Watch how Simeone frames the response publicly and whether the squad can refocus for the LaLiga run-in.
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Thank you, thank you, and thank you. We wouldn't trade being Atlético for anything in the world. 4813 likes · 775 RTs
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Congratulations, @RealSociedad, on your Copa del Rey final victory. Both teams gave everything in a vibrant match. 5966 likes · 312 RTs @Atleti · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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Atlético de Madrid (YouTube) · Tier 1 MATCH Translated from SpanishKoke 🎙. Koke Resurrección, Atlético de Madrid captain, spoke about our defeat against Real Sociedad in the 2025/26 King's Cup Final. ------ 🔔 Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@atleticodemadrid 🤗 If you enjoyed this content, help us reach all me
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Knowing how to win, knowing how to lose. 4281 likes · 434 RTs @Atleti · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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Marca — Atlético · Tier 1 INJURY Translated from SpanishAtlético in limbo with the medical team: tests on Lookman. The Nigerian will be examined Monday after leaving La Cartuja with adductor problems. Also monitoring Llorente's discomfort and a knock to Sørloth.
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Atlético de Madrid (YouTube) · Tier 1 MATCH Translated from SpanishTeruel 0-0 Atlético Madrileño | HIGHLIGHTS, Primera Federación, Matchday 33. Highlights of Teruel 0-0 Atlético Madrileño, a game from matchday 33 of the 2025/26 Primera Federación.
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An example for everyone. Our member number 1, Pedro Palmero, accompanied by his family, didn't want to miss the final and was cheering on our team at La Cartuja. 821 likes · 61 RTs @Atleti · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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ʟᴀᴍɪɴᴇ ʏᴀᴍᴀʟ ɴᴀꜱʀᴀᴏᴜɪ ᴇʙᴀɴᴀ. ❤️🔥 #LALIGAEASPORTS https://t.co/DZkUlu5Rb2 4829 likes · 283 RTs
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💙❤️ @FCBarcelona_es continues at the top of the table… will there be changes in the #LALIGAEASPORTS TOP 6? https://t.co/dYxuOYmATO 278 likes · 19 RTs @LaLiga · Tier 2 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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We fought until the end and although we didn't get the result we wanted, we never stopped feeling your support from Seville, from Madrid and from every corner of the world. It's an honor to share this journey with you. Always together ❤️🤍 6834 likes · 1001 RTs @Atleti · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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Marca — Atlético · Tier 1 MATCH Translated from SpanishAtlético's fatal curse. Third final the red-and-whites have lost with Simeone from the penalty spot. They've failed in 11 of their 17 shootouts in their history.
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Atleti Fanatics (YouTube) · Tier 2 MATCH Translated from SpanishHEARTBREAK IN SEVILLE 💔 Atleti 2-2 (3-4) Real Sociedad Review | Copa del Rey Final. [MATCH REVIEW] Atleti 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 Pens): Heartbreak at La Cartuja! 🔴⚪ Atleti Fanatics, it's a difficult one to process. We witnessed the fastest goal in Co
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🏆 The Copa del Rey is already in San Sebastián 🎉 The official celebration will be Monday from 6:00 PM 📻 #PartidazoCOPE 12 likes · 2 RTs
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Football España — Atlético · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from SpanishVIDEO: Real Sociedad pay heartfelt tribute to fallen supporter during Copa del Rey celebrations.
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Marca — Atlético · Tier 1 CONTEXT Translated from SpanishReal Sociedad followers accused of attempting to run a van with Spain's flag and Atlético Madrid's crest off the road. Three vehicles harassed another on the highway.
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Marca — Atlético · Tier 1 MATCH Translated from SpanishKoke, from the iconic Bernabéu flag... to tears at La Cartuja. The only red-and-white who had lived through the 2013 Copa ended up crying after losing to Real Sociedad.
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𝗗𝗢𝗡 VEDAT MURIQI. 🎩 @RCD_Mallorca | #LALIGAEASPORTS https://t.co/iWjl87qn78 18 likes · 2 RTs @LaLiga · Tier 2 CONTEXT
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🔎 | Fun Fact: In the 2-0 victory over Atlético, @Coritiba became the 1st team with 2 goals scored and 2 total shots in a match in our @Brasileirao database (since 2016)! 🤯🤯 https://t.co/XGRQf51ibD 33 likes
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👀 Guess his items. 🎮 Carlos Espí and his #LALIGAPOTM card. 32 likes · 4 RTs @LaLiga · Tier 2 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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The panda's thunderbolt goals. 🐼 On this day, @BorjaIglesias9 scored this hat-trick against FC Barcelona. @RCCelta | LALIGEASPORTS 206 likes · 15 RTs @LaLiga · Tier 2 CONTEXT Translated from Spanish
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